How long is considered "continuous" i need to use it in my work truck for maybe 2min at a time powering a 700W microwave?
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I don't think it will work for 700watts. Its only rated for 400watts. You will blow the fuse. Within its rated power you can operate for extended periods ( much more than 2 minutes ).
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I have a 1200 watt microwave and I used 90% power, took 4 minutes for 1,have not done 2 at the same time
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the timer on the system will burn out in less then 2 weeks ...............i would not buy this (the one i did the smell of burnt plastic was in the air 2 days after i plugged it in ) 1325 watts was going tho it
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Been using mine to power an RV. Under full load, a full tank (almost a gallon) to run intermittent full power for an AC and it runs about 5 hours. I have never had to run it at full power for a complete gallon, so I am guessing it would last around 3-3.5 hours on continuous full speed. Hope this helps.
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A microwave oven is either on or off. The "power level" is adjusted by the microwave generator going on and off at intervals, determined by the level you set. If you have a 1050 watt microwave it will consume that many watts while it is on. I would suggest that you get a microwave that rated at less than the output of your generator, say 750 watts. Better safe than sorry.
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Thanks for your question; the previous commentators are correct, the oven will work for a very short period of time, but the continuous amperage necessary will very, very quickly drain your battery. This is also assuming the battery is brand new and has no wear and tear on it from basic usage. For a 950 watt oven at around 110V it will be pulling a very high amount of amperage, and that will definitely impact its life. Also, do NOT connect the inverter and microwave to the battery while running and connected to the car engine; the alternator will be inputting voltage from the engine at around 14.3V, while the inverter needs strictly 12V. You will run a high likelihood of doing damage to the inverter, the unit, and yourself if handled incorrectly. Note that this would also constitute misuse and void the inverter warranty, and possibly the microwave as well. It's highly unadvised.
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I run a microwave np but i have 2 8d batteries with 440 amp hours and am using 0 gauge wires with 1 foot length from inverter to the batteries.
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I've only used mine twice and am not happy with it. My house is old with old wiring. Cannot use at same time as microwave or I throw a breaker. Otherwise, it seems to be efficient for cooking, power wise.
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I bought two for my Wife, one for home and one for work. She loves it and is going to run a real time test on it right now to get an actual time. She loaned it to a coworker who used it for a week and bought her own but got one with eucalyptus which she didn't like as well. 1,000 Watt microwave, 2 minutes, provided about 20 to 25 minutes of super heat and gradually cools. Helpful?
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Unfortunately it takes some trial and error as all microwaves are different. The thicker the steak the lower the power setting you want to use. I use 50% power on my 1000watt microwave for a 1" steak. 4 min. on one side 1min on the other for med. Your results may very depending on the temp of your steak when you start. If you have an "inverter" microwave you will have more consistent results.
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I'm a truck driver used it on a 2000 inverter for microwave, power tools, etc. Works very well, I recommend it.
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You have to consider the weight and size of the surface. I would say not at all. Microwaves are small, but as far as a vehichle it would be hudge. Thyn you have to have a power inverter. I wont attempt it and would tell others not to either. These autoexec steering wheel work stations are just that, a work station.
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Hi Christian,Thank you for your inquiry!Due to the fact that this unit only has a 60 Amp Hour Battery, most large devices cannot be plugged into it continuously. Is there a specific item that you wanted to power on a continuous basis?Best regards,Earthtech Products
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The MFG claims 120 min of continuous operation. I used the device for almost an hour turning off power in between solder joints. I believe an hour should be no problem.
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We have an 1800 watt Microwave and we cook them for 2 minutes....with an 1100 watt you might want to try 2:30 or 3:00
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Yes, it's "close" to a constant 2000 watt. However, you better have a VERY good battery bank. It will actually run above 2000 watts for a short period of time. I have a Kill-a-watt, and I have placed 1800 watt load on it (while I was running the microwave, and the freezer)I would not want to run 2000 watts for more than a few mins at a time, but it will do it for enough time to heat up something in the microwave. Hope that helps.
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This is used in a semi-truck to run coolers,tv microwave and lights. It is connected to the truck batteries and hasn't depleted the 2 truck batteries. So I don't use special batteries, just auto batteries.